Early Years Educator

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Worle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals during shifts

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing rewards and events

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Salary & pension benefits

Supportive central team

Job summary

Kids Planet Weston-Super-Mare is looking for an Early Years Educator for Lunch Cover. This part-time role runs from 11am to 2pm, supporting mealtimes and daily routines in a welcoming nursery setting.

Desirable but not essential is a Level 2 early years qualification or higher, with an understanding of EYFS and safeguarding. Training through KP Academy is available, and there are strong staff support and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Desirable: Level 2 (or higher) in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or eagerness to learn more.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Support during mealtimes and assist children to ensure a positive experience.
• Collaborate with the nursery team to support daily routines and activities.
• Help maintain safe, welcoming and engaging learning environments for children.

Skills

Meal support

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

• By providing support during mealtimes, assisting children and ensuring a positive mealtime experience.
• Through working collaboratively with the nursery team to support daily routines and activities.
• By helping to maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children.
• Desirable but not essential to be Level 2 qualified or higher in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, or an enthusiasm to learn more.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children.

Join Kids Planet Weston-Super-Mare as an Early Years Educator - Lunch Cover! This is a part time role, working 11am to 2pm.

Why Kids Planet Weston-Super-Mare?

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025

Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running

80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What we offer our Early Years Educator - Lunch Cover:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you'll make a difference as an Early Years Educator - Lunch Cover